Inserted ammunition into the chamber without damaging the equipment. Training iet soldiers who join our army profession. Soldiers follow sops and orders but are smart enough to see when. It contains virtually everything a basic training soldier needs to know from the army rank structure to the basic orders and creeds necessary for the proper pursuit of soldiery, as well as everything in between and i highly recommend its evaluation by. Physical training during initial entry training 550 cord. Make referral not required task, recommended referral entered into sec iii. The real insiders guide to military basic training. Such analyses can be used to guide more intensive research on. I joined the army and leave for basic in a few months. Use the tape test on page 18 to figure out if you still fall within the body fat standards to enlist. If you go to religious services you can get them for free or. Training programmes follow a common military syllabus cms to ensure consistency. In order to know that you are a human as opposed to a web bot or scraper, please enter the two words separated by a space in the recaptcha box below. In physical and mental preparation, it is one of the worlds most complex military initial training that.
The soldiers blue book the guide for initial entry training soldiers june 2017 tradoc pamphlet 6004 23 june 2017 headquarters department of the army united states army training and doctrine command fort eustis, va 236045701 foreword welcome to americas army. Its pages introduce many general subjects soldiers must understand to develop professionally. If youre thinking about joining the us army, whether activeduty or not, youll be required to attend basic training. It is used with the soldiers manual of common tasks, army training and evaluation program artep products, and adrp 70, training units and developing leaders, to establish effective training plans and programs that integrate soldier, leader, and collective tasks.
What is the field manual that everyone gets in us army basic training. The prep for basic training section is an online resource for those that are preparing to attend u. Oct 02, 2016 youre looking for the soldiers manual of common tasks, or the smct smart book. I read the new testament and the koran cover to cover, you can buy both at the px.
Enlisted initial entry training iet policies and administration change 1, dated 29 january 2008. Iet soldiers handbook tradoc pamphlet 6004 united states army on. Youre looking for the soldiers manual of common tasks, or the smct smart book. The institutional army, including schools, training centers, and nco academies, for example, train soldiers and leaders to take their place in units in the army by teaching the doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures ttp. Followed all safety procedures in accordance with tm 9101022110. The army has several training base locations including fort jackson in columbia, south carolina. The initial entry training iet soldiers handbook serves as a. Initial entry training, iet soldiers handbook by u. Army training and doctrine command pamphlet 6004, introduces new soldiers to the armys culture, history and organizations and describes training the. This book is an insiders view of army basic training. Learn these basic skills now not when you are headed for or are in the battle. Army releases new training manual article the united.
Inserted ammunition into the chamber without damaging the equipment or injuring personnel. Fm 21100, soldiers handbook, is published for the infor mation and. Us army enlisted soldier initial entry training iet boot. So in this timeframe you can finish your education, get ready for basic training or work on your first promotion. Army training and doctrine command pamphlet 6004, introduces new soldiers to the armys culture, history and organizations and describes training the soldiers. The solder handbook is your ultimate guide to everything army. Apr 08, 2010 only official military literature smart book, warrior skills manual, ranger handbook and religious texts are allowed.
Army regulation 521 contains basic policy for the conduct of the arroyo center. It is used with the soldiers manual of common tasks, army training and evaluation program artep products, and adrp 70, training units and developing leaders, to establish effective training plans and. In making ethical decisions, all soldiers must be familiar with the laws. You will need this handbook in initialentry training iet. United states army basic training bct, also referred to as initial entry training iet, is the. The information contained in this volume comes from army field manuals, training circulars, regulations, and other sources. Headquarters, united states army training and doctrine. This pamphlet is the guide for all initial entry training iet soldiers who enter our army profession. The green beret course includes basic physical fitness requirements including scoring a minimum of 260 on the army physical fitness test. Approved for public release, distribution unlimited public domain manuals contents. Army will soon launch a redesign of basic combat training intended to build more discipline after many commanders complained that. Army handbook available free from the army on the web, raquel d.
Army basic training has undergone drastic changes to better equip new soldiers with skills they will need for deployment. This handbook is a handy pocket reference for subjects in which you must maintain proficiency. Tradoc pamphlet 6004 the soldiers blue book the guide for initial entry training soldiers june 2017 tradoc pamphlet 6004 23 june 2017 headquarters department of the army united states army training and doctrine command fort eustis, va 236045701. The iet book, or similar training book, is given to recruits. Only official military literature smart book, warrior skills manual, ranger handbook and religious texts are allowed. Department of the army and macoms are responsible for resourcing the army to train. Low recruit discipline prompts army to redesign basic training. Upon arriving at your basic training location, they will most likely hand you a similar book to the one we just linked you to. In physical and mental preparation, it is one of the worlds most complex military initial training that does vary greatly depending on ones chosen military. Initial entry training soldiers handbook by department of. Dont wait open it up today and familiarize yourself with everything in it. Everyone is issued an iet soldiers handbook or smart bookthe basic knowledge handbook for new soldiers, and since you spend a lot of time waiting in lines, the cadre encourages you to spend that time at a modified position of parade rest, reading and. Apr 18, 2009 i joined the army and leave for basic in a few months. Physical training involves safely training and challenging all soldiers while improving their fitness level to meet required standards.
Basic combat training fort jackson, south carolina 8 may 10 july 1998. As such, ait is different for each available army career path, or military occupational specialty mos. Before i leave i would like to read and study the u. Soldier assessment form iet soldiers 45 appendix d.
Change tradoc pam 6004, 4 september 2007, as follows 1. Upon arriving at your basic training location, they will most likely hand you a similar book. Then a short period of leave is usually authorized before you report to your first duty station. However, if you are in basic training or initial job training school during the christmas period, you will normally be granted 10 days of leave, as army basic training and. Her firsthand experience as a basic training company commander has proved indespensible in the amount of information gathered in this book. You can give yourself a headstart in learning some of the things youll need to know to graduate boot camp by studying this pamplet in advance. Army history bct requirements the army values tng phases.
It covers all the policies and procedures of managine dep enlistees from the time of enlistment until you enter the regular army or get to your reserve or guard unit. Future soldiers prebasic training task list army portal. Without training in basic skills for surviving and evading on the battlefield, your chances of living through a combat survival and evasion situation are slight. The initial entry training iet soldiers handbook is packed with information regarding uniforms, ranks, common courtesies, promotions, weaponry, combatives, and much more.
Valley forge, custers ranks, san juan hill and pattons tanks, and the army went rolling along minute men, from the start, always fighting from the heart, and the army keeps rolling along. Cadre are all military, permanent party members or civilian personnel that command, supervise, instruct, train. This handbook is a handy pocket reference for subjects in which iet soldiers must maintain proficiency. Throughout the blue book, soldiers will read and learn about army ethics and our. The initial entry training iet soldiers handbook serves as a convenient pocket reference. Army basic combat training bct is basic training or boot camp for civilians who want to join the military. The army normally does not grant your first leave vacation until you complete both basic training and initial job training.
In making ethical decisions, all soldiers must be familiar with the laws and regulations that govern ethical conduct. Soldiers report to initial entry training iet ranging widely in their levels of physical fitness. Prep for basic training army education benefits blog. Be smart, be ready is a concise, cuttothechase, factual account of what army basic training is really like. The armys basic training physical fitness test is a threeevent physical performance test used to assess endurance. Ar 60195 is an army regulation that covers this program. It condenses information from field manuals, training circulars, army regulations, and other sources.
Because of this, there are special considerations when designing a physical training program for iet soldiers. Section ii prebasic training task list risk assessment complete risk assessment scenarios using usarec form 1249 risk management worksheet army values and history test army values and history longterm tasks. Army will soon launch a redesign of basic combat training intended to build more discipline after many commanders complained that new soldiers often show up to their first units with a. If you go to religious services you can get them for free or have your battle buddies bring them back for you.
Tradoc pamphlet 6004 soldiers handbook basic initial. Army bct turns civilians into soldiers and teaches them marching, shooting, survival skills, and prepares them for life in the army. Everyone should have been issued tradoc pam 6004 the soldiers blue book the guide for initial entry training iet. Michael volkin, crusty vets shoot the sht and get real about basic training. These changes are based on the lessons learned about the deployments to iraq and afghanistan and continue to evolve as soldiers must be ready to deploy around the world. Are you allowed to read books at basic training in the army. Men in rags, men who froze, still that army met its foes, and the army went rolling along. Most iet soldiers have trouble with the physical fitness test and this book helps you focus. It provides an introduction to being a soldier and trusted army professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the army.
Tradoc publication 6004 iet soldiers handbook the smart book. Oct 17, 2019 army basic combat training bct is basic training or boot camp for civilians who want to join the military. Applied correct m60 machine gun target engagement techniques so each target was hit. What this does is provide a process that aligns the development of competencies knowledge, skills, abilities, attributes and behaviors in civilian volunteers in order for them to. Initial recruit training within the us army is known by the term initial entry training iet which encompasses two phases of training. This is a free basic training handbook and it is filled with nothing but great information about basic training, ait, customs, courtesies, and other needtoknow basic training information. If you are currently enrolled in the delayed entry program dep, you are highly encouraged to take advantage of thet training and knowledge offered by the highly qualified. Newly redesigned ultimate basic training survival pack make your life infinitely easier at basic with these secret items.
Fired the m60 machine gun to engage targets in your assigned sector of fire. Also each new recruit is issued a copy of the tradoc pamplet 6004, iet soldiers handbook, also known as the smart book or the soldiers iet guide. Tradoc pamphlet 6004 soldiers handbook basic initial entry. Army physical fitness school usapfs prepared this pocket physical training guide. This document is the sole property of united states army training and doctrine command tradoc and is intended for use by u. A fantastic resource for future, new, and old soldiers, this guide sets the stage for the transition from civilian life to military service.
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